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Definition of haloku

haloku

/hɑːˈloʊkuː/
Plural:halokus
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haloku Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A formal Hawaiian gown characterized by a long train, a high neck, and a loose fit, originally adapted from Western dresses introduced by missionaries.

Example

"She walked elegantly down the aisle wearing a beautiful white haloku for the traditional wedding ceremony."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

This term is a non-standard spelling or regional variant of 'holoku', and the two are easily confused in English orthography.

• Rhymes for haloku

• Nearby Words

hallway
halo
halogen
haloku
haloku falls
halt
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Word Origin & Etymology

An orthographic variant of the Hawaiian loanword 'holokū', which refers to a formal dress style introduced by Christian missionaries to Hawaii in the 1820s.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Haloku. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/haloku
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